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Man accused of attacking family member outside hospital

[gtxvideo vid="u3NKCAl8" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/u3NKCAl8.jpg" vtitle="Johnson Assault”] DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A man appeared Thursday in city court on accusations of assaulting a family member outside a Jackson hospital. A man told police Richard Johnson got upset with him about family…

Second man arrested in east Jackson store robbery

[gtxvideo vid="8otr3Xf4" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8otr3Xf4.jpg" vtitle="Hudson Food Mart Theft”] DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A second man has been charged in the robbery of a Jackson store and appeared Thursday in city court. Deontae Hudson is accused of robbing a convenience store…

Woman charged with assault, evading arrest after domestic call

[gtxvideo vid="hXCSJZGx" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hXCSJZGx.jpg" vtitle="Robinson Domestic Assault”] DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A woman went before a judge Thursday after police say she refused to cooperate during her arrest on a domestic assault charge. Police responded around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday to…

Man accused of giving police false identity during traffic stop

[gtxvideo vid="2IS4suqY" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2IS4suqY.jpg" vtitle="Black Criminal Impersonation”] DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A man was in city court Thursday on accusations of giving police a fake name and social security number during a traffic stop. Police say Germaine Black was driving…

One-vehicle crash claims life in Henry County

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a one-car crash that took a life in Henry County. According to the THP, Anthony Chadwick, 57, of Buchanan was killed around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday near Springville. Investigators said Chadwick…

Sheriff: Man torches girlfriend's car after breakup

[gtxvideo vid="g1fsGLw9" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/g1fsGLw9.jpg" vtitle="Paris Car Arson PKG”] HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- An alleged arsonist is on the run in Henry County after deputies say he torched two cars during a domestic dispute. Jesse Maynard is accused of pouring…

Controversy surrounds liquor store vote in Bolivar

[gtxvideo vid="z4BKPHoh" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/z4BKPHoh.jpg" vtitle="Bolivar Council Controversy PKG”] BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee city board meeting is under scrutiny after some say a Monday vote over bringing liquor stores into town was illegal. The mayor of Bolivar said…

Country music artists 'lend a hand'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Country music lends a hand to the Jackson community. A family friendly concert was held at the outdoor amphitheater Wednesday night at Casey Jones Village. It was inspired by country music singer/songwriters from Nashville who have a…

Governor comments on possible state park name change

JACKSON, Tenn. -- While in West Tennessee on Wednesday, Gov. Bill Haslam shared his thoughts on the discussion of potentially changing the name of a local state park. Amid the controversy surrounding Confederate flags and other potentially racially sensitive topics,…

USJ and Union grad earn GSC honors

[gtxvideo vid="SKbbRLUO" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SKbbRLUO.jpg" vtitle="Sports Philamlee Top 10 - 10pm”] The 19th annual Gulf South Conference Top Ten Award list features two standouts with Jackson ties. Union University's Amy Philamlee and North Alabama and Jackson native Lee Mayhall have…

Former election commissioner speaks out; Holt responds

[gtxvideo vid="E1ODePxy" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/E1ODePxy.jpg" vtitle="Election Commission Controversy PKG”] WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Wayne Chester served on the Weakley County Election Commission for more than 14 years until he was removed over the weekend by State Rep. Andy Holt. Both…

McKenzie residents debate 'Colonel Reb' mascot

[gtxvideo vid="qHj8kNOw" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qHj8kNOw.jpg" vtitle="McKenzie Mascot PKG”] McKENZIE, Tenn. -- Residents in McKenzie are discussing whether the school district's mascot is appropriate. School staff said "Colonel Reb" has represented the "Red and Gray" since the 1940s. "We were never…

McKenzie gets $1.8M loan for water system upgrades

McKENZIE, Tenn. -- The city of McKenzie has received a more than $1 million loan to improve their water and waste water infrastructure. The $1.8 million is a low-interest loan provided by the State Revolving Fund Loan Program, according to…

Senior men's team wins silver in Franklin

[gtxvideo vid="O4XkDzuB" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/O4XkDzuB.jpg" vtitle="Sports Second In State 10pm”] Jackson's popular senior adult men's league continues to dominate on the big stage. Team Popeyes won silver in Franklin over the weekend after losing to Crossville in the championship. In…

Hoarder's stuff removed after years of complaints

[gtxvideo vid="uJBbDBqD" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/uJBbDBqD.jpg" vtitle="Hardeman Hoader PKG”] BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- A mess in Hardeman County is finally dwindling after two years of complaints. "Wonderful — I cannot believe they are finally doing something," Laura Wade said. Neighbors say for…

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